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Musical Surroundings Nova Phonomena Battery Powered Phono Preamp
Born in California, the Nova Phonomena is a battery powered phono stage with incredible flexibility and performance. Based on the discrete, dual mono circuit developed by designer Michael Yee for the SuperNova, the Nova has rear panel accessible switches for gain and loading. It features 2 rechargeable internal NiMH dual mono battery packs with Smart Sensing auto recharge feature. All AC and charging circuits automatically disconnect when listening in battery mode. The Nova features a cool proximity detection switch on the front panel with status LEDs for changing mode.
The Nova is wonderfully refined phono stage with a very low grain signature and superbly dimensioned soundstage. As you might expect, the battery power supply provides a black, noiseless backdrop for the music, allowing the subtlest of details to be revealed.
Did we mention the Nova is eminently versatile? A boatload of gain and loading options allow one to tune your cartridge for optimum performance. I don’t there’s a phono cartridge on the market, moving coil or moving magnet, that cannot be optimized by the Nova.
It’s a great phono stage and our #1 recommendation at the price.
Paul Seydor for the Absolute Sound writes: “What’s better than the Nova? If I felt like drooping four grand, I’d buy Jim White’s magnificent Aesthetix Rhea in a heartbeat, and for thirty times the Nova’s $999 you can get the superb Boulder phono stage. Yet the Nova remains, without apology or serious qualifications, my new (affordable) reference – and very satisfyingly so.”
Gain adjustable from 40dB to 60dB in 13 steps
Resistive loading adjustable from 30 Ohms to 100k Ohms in 17 steps
Capacitive loading at 200pF or 400pF
3 Years Warranty
10"W x 10"D x 3"H
Absolute Sound Editor's Choice Award winner
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